Arizona got off to a quick start in the top of the first inning, when Kubel slammed a two run home run to center field, putting the snakes up 2-0.

Cincinnati would respond in the bottom of the second inning when Drew Stubbs singled to right field, scoring Ryan Hanigan and cutting the lead to 2-1.

Jul 18, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler (29) is congratulated by catcher Miguel Montero (26) at the end of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Reds 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

Kubel continued his hot night with a solo home run to right field in the top of the fourth inning, extending the D-backs lead to 3-1. Arizona tacked on a couple more runs in the top of the fifth inning when Aaron Hill doubled to left field, scoring Ryan Roberts and moving Ian Kennedy to third base. After an intentional walk to Kubel, Kennedy would score on a bases loaded walk to Miguel Montero, extending Arizona’s lead to 5-1.

In the top of the eighth inning,  Paul Goldschmidt would add to his stat sheet with an RBI double to deep right field, scoring Justin Upton. Goldschmidt would score on a passed ball by Ryan Hanigan, putting Arizona up 7-1.

Ian Kenndy showed us why he is the ace of the staff, by throwing eight strong innings, allowing eight hits and only one run, and striking out seven batters while picking up his seventh victory of the season.

Arizona starter Joe Saunders hopes to provide the D-backs with a strong outing tomorrow in his return to the rotation after spending some time on the DL.

The snakes got off to a quick start in the top of the first inning when Miguel Montero doubled to deep left field with the bases loaded, scoring Stephen Drew, Willie Bloomquist, and Aaron Hill, and putting the D-backs up 3-0. Montero would score on an RBI single by Justin Upton, extending the lead to 4-0.

Jul 16, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Wade Miley (36) pitches during the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Reds 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

The Reds would respond in the bottom of half of the inning when Brandon Phillips doubled to deep center field, scoring Todd Frazier, and cutting the lead to 4-1.

The lead would be cut to 4-3 in the bottom of the second inning when Drew Stubbs singled to lef-center field, scoring Chris Heisey and Ryan Hanigan.

Montero would add to his big night at the plate with a solo home run in the top of the third inning, extending the lead to 5-3.

Fortunately for the D-backs, that would be all the offense they needed, as All-Star pitcher Wade Miley took the mound for the D-backs, pitching 5.2 strong innings, and limiting the Reds to eight hits and three earned runs, earning his 10th victory of the season.

Arizona’s bullpen would come in and shut the door, providing three innings of scoreless relief, while only giving up one hit. JJ Putz would close the door for the snakes, earning his 17th save of the season.

With the victory, Arizona ended it’s three-game losing streak to start the second half of the season. Trevor Bauer will take the mound tomorrow for the D-backs in the second game of the series.